J Pediatr Surg 1979 Feb;14(1):16-26

Abnormal choledocho-pancreatico ductal junction related to the etiology of
infantile obstructive jaundice diseases

Miyano T, Suruga K, Suda K

Abstract
According to our current radiologic, histopathologic, and experimental studies,
the congenital stenosis associated with anomalous choledocho-pancreatico ductal
junction is considered to be the most important etiologic factor in congenital
biliary dilatation. Furthermore, the possibility of pancreatic juice reflux into
the biliary tract due to the abnormal choledocho-pancreatico ductal junction,
which could lead to obstructive cholangiopathy, was suggested in relation to the
pathogenesis of congenital biliary atresia